EmFitzgerald

“I’ve never protested before - but I just watched 4th & 5th grade kids run away from our own government.” 😕🇺🇸💔

(From @crindivisible.bsky.social )

That sounds incredibly hard.

Dignity, decency, and intelligence. Respect and compassion for other people. I still can’t believe how far from those things we’ve fallen.

I’ll tell you this: I was never embarrassed by him or felt like the whole world was mocking him or us or despised him and his whole family.

Casting votes for him, and for Harris, were the only times I felt joy in a voting booth. My only votes *for*, rather than against the other candidate.

a tiny brown & tan chihuahua in a pink sweater is sitting, looking up at the camera. two white strands of hair stick out the top of her head. they’re curled into a perfect heart.

This is Lexa. She really hopes you’ll be her valentine. Wouldn’t want to waste this look on just anybody. 14/10 (IG: bambiandlexa)

Follow this account - really folks! The weekly roundup is particularly fun

Alright, 5. But I feel very strongly about all of them. I would like to add brussel sprouts. I don’t care how “they’re better now.” I swore at 7 and I’m not backing down.

When I cried on election night and thought we’re all going to die, this lunatic was front and center.

Do I despise all ppl who did coke off toliet seats? Nah. Am I going to follow their heal advice? Also nah. Do I want them I. Control of medications I can get? Fuck no.

My first two presidential elections I voted third party. Bc Clinton won, but I don’t vote for sex offenders. I voted for Hilary, despite no enthusiasm, for much the same reason bc IT SHOULD HAVE BEEN OVER WITH THE ACCESS HOLLYWOOD TAPE. That should have been the end, ppl. To all of this.

Happy birthday to Charles Darwin and Abraham Lincoln, who were both born on this day in 1809.

I’m going to win the war on protein. I eat nothing but beef tallow dipped in pork fat rolled inside a chicken stuffed in a duck. My family doesn’t talk to me anymore. I smell like a used wig from the 1700s.

Found an additional graphic that gets even more of these quotes together.

I've kept "I hate myself, I hate clover, and I hate bees" pinned above my desk since I first started studying evolutionary biology as an undergraduate. So relatable to get extremely frustrated with your study system.

Tits out for Lolth!

This feels deeply dystopian and also so ridiculous you can’t even satirize it.

Ending this operation is not enough.

We need justice and accountability. That starts with independent investigations into the murders of Renee Good and Alex Pretti, economic restitution for businesses impacted, abolishing ICE, and the impeachment of Kristi Noem.

Unless you’re a couple like Franklin and Eleanor Roosevelt, the very definition of a married name is that it is not the name on your birth certificate. So only women who bucked the conservative system by keeping their name can vote? Why not just say it: you don’t want any women to vote.

I saw the first Keaton Batman at a theatre in Dallas in the front row. Believe me, Gotham is something from that angle. Pretty sure you were there. ;)

My dad got me into it with a play version when I was a kid and I’ve read it many times over the years. It’s one of my literary favorite places to go back to. I hope you enjoy it. Let me know!

But everybody’s winging it to some extent Art is subjective, and there will always be someone you think is better than you Stop comparing yourself to other writers - all our paths are different

Focus on progress with the tasks at hand Write that chapter, worry about whether it’s good later Progress first, perfection later Don’t try to write a bestselling novel, just write your novel

It helps you keep your feet on the ground Feeling like an imposter stops you believing your own hype Stay humble in your uniqueness Write without fear and edit without mercy

No one else has your voice No one else has your unique mix of life experience Only you can tell your stories

You feel like a fraud. Other authors seem to know what they’re doing and you’re just flailing. Ever feel like that? Here are a few truths to tell yourself when those feelings strike.
#writing #writingadvice #author

Can I change the subject a moment?

One of my favorite possessions is a copy of *The Count of Monte Cristo* that is a compilation of all the original serial stories into one novel.

You don’t have to go that far but if you’ve read an abridged version you’re missing out on some great subplots.

Some of the best things I’ve done in my life were out of spite or to prove someone wrong…healthy or no, it works. I’m glad I’m not alone!

Believe me, it was just as virulent & panful in the 80’s

The insights from the pro photography side are different. I read their comment on Instagram - they don’t mention vouchers…

Is this for real? I mean, it’s totally believable but can anyone confirm?

I think perhaps a compulsion to name everything after yourself should be entered into the DSM as an expression of narcissistic personality disorder/malignant narcissism.

As a woman who was told to smile by her boss, I have a question: why does it never cross these men’s minds that they don’t see us smile because nothing about being near them makes us happy?

No one ever seemed to appreciate my whimsy in any working situation I can remember

I think “frustrated creative” may be the best descriptor of how I feel I’ve ever found. I felt that “ahhh that’s familiar” recognition. And yeah, I’ve pretty much been getting a kick out of you my whole life.

Sweet Jesus let’s go!